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Rescue teams recover first body after eight hours in Seemapuri building collapse
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 03:32 PM
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A building collapse in Seemapuri, East Delhi left a pile of rubble and desperate families. After eight hours of searching, rescuers recovered a body, while the hunt for more victims continues.
A multi‑storey building in Seemapuri, East Delhi, collapsed on Wednesday, trapping dozens of residents under a heap of concrete and steel. The disaster left families standing amidst the wreckage, anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones.
Rescue teams from the Delhi Fire Service and the National Disaster Response Force arrived shortly after the collapse and began systematic searches. After eight hours of painstaking effort, they recovered the first body from the debris, confirming the grim reality of the incident.
The site remains a scene of devastation, with broken walls, twisted rebar and scattered personal belongings marking the extent of the damage. Officials have not released a casualty count, but the ongoing operation aims to locate any remaining survivors and retrieve additional remains.
Authorities have urged nearby residents to stay clear of the area for safety reasons and have promised counseling support for affected families. The investigation into the cause of the collapse is underway, with preliminary reports pointing to structural weaknesses.
Further updates will be provided as rescue operations progress and more information becomes available.
Rescue teams from the Delhi Fire Service and the National Disaster Response Force arrived shortly after the collapse and began systematic searches. After eight hours of painstaking effort, they recovered the first body from the debris, confirming the grim reality of the incident.
The site remains a scene of devastation, with broken walls, twisted rebar and scattered personal belongings marking the extent of the damage. Officials have not released a casualty count, but the ongoing operation aims to locate any remaining survivors and retrieve additional remains.
Authorities have urged nearby residents to stay clear of the area for safety reasons and have promised counseling support for affected families. The investigation into the cause of the collapse is underway, with preliminary reports pointing to structural weaknesses.
Further updates will be provided as rescue operations progress and more information becomes available.